2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG C197 Owners Manual

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences andM   Solutions
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The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
Ralternator malfunctioning
Rbroken poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronic system
X Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so and check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine
will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result
in damage to the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
X If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent with
reduced braking responsiveness.
4
Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling
The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 323) and add engine oil as
required (Y page 323).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked
for possible leaks.
If the messageCheck Engine Oil At Next Refueling appears while the engine is running
and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum
level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle status message memory after you have cleared it
from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service station
to refill your engine oil to the required level.
For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit
http://www.MBUSA.com (USA only).
!
Engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed
could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences andM   Solutions
C
The fuel level is low.
X Refuel at the next gas station.
8
Fuel Level Low
The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.
X Refuel at the next gas station.
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CategoriesMercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Manuals
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Model Year2011
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